Explosion
“Alan and Ritchie wouldn't go to someone else's war - but they started a keen war of their own!”
Synopsis
During the height of the Vietnam war, a hippie and a draft dodger get together and hatch a plan to flee to Canada. They steal a car and head towards Vancouver, but the trip doesn't go as smoothly as they planned, and before long they're being chased by the police, accused of murdering several police officers.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules Bricken
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hartford-Davis, Alene Bricken, Jules Bricken
- Original Score
- Sol Kaplan
- Original Title
- Explosion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Meridian Films, Bing Crosby Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules Bricken
Robert Hartford-Davis, Alene Bricken, Jules Bricken
Sol Kaplan
Joseph C. Brun
Tony Lower
Nat Taylor, Julian Roffman
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Hartford-Davis
Writer
Jules Bricken
Director
Alene Bricken
Writer
Jules Bricken
Writer
Sol Kaplan
Original Music Composer
Nat Taylor
Producer
Joseph C. Brun
Director of Photography
Julian Roffman
Producer
Tony Lower
Editor
Ilse Richter
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Explosion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Explosion about?
During the height of the Vietnam war, a hippie and a draft dodger get together and hatch a plan to flee to Canada. They steal a car and head towards Vancouver, but the trip doesn't go as smoothly as they planned, and before long they're being chased by the police, accused of murdering several police officers.
Who directed Explosion?
Explosion was directed by Jules Bricken.
Who stars in Explosion?
The principal cast of Explosion includes Don Stroud, Gordon Thomson, Michèle Chicoine, Cec Linder, Robin Ward.
When was Explosion released and how long is it?
Explosion was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Explosion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Explosion was composed by Sol Kaplan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Explosion?
Explosion holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).